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It seems like Chinese homage knives in the low price segment keep getting better. One of the latest Sanrenmu Land models is the 9103, which could be called a 710 on steroids. A flat ground blade of Swedish 12C27 stainless steel is coupled with a frame-lock all-steel handle featuring lightening cutouts underneath.

My sample has a nicely centered shaving sharp blade with a lockup that slips 2/3 under the blade with a seriuos detent action, making opening a tad hard, but carry all the more safer.

I have to lament that I could not get the torx screw of the ambidextrous clip removed yet. Maybe I buggered the screwhead too much already or I just do not have the correct torx bit. Anyway, the screw quality on Chinese knives is still an issue.

There is also a stonewashed black version of this model ( # 9104 ) and if you can live with the fact that it is a ripoff design from a classic Chris Reeve having a somewhat slippery handle, I strongly recommend getting one of these.

Another gold-nibbed Pilot has joined the family and it is just as amazing as its dark blue counterpart. Pilot nibs are great and prove that you do not need to spend that much money to get into the gold-class. These pens can be had for under 100 dollars at your doorstep shipped from Japan, even including customs fees and taxes. This is a demonstrator transparent model. Granted, there is not much happening in a cartridge/converter FP and it looks a bit silly with the cartridge in it, so I will set this one up for a converter. As it is, there is almost enough room for an emergency cash bill in the clear plastic barrel 😉

These are amazingly well made knives. 2.25 inch blades and 4.75 opened with droppoint blades made out of swedish 12C27 stainless steel, slightly hollow ground. I would not consider them primary knives, but they are the perfect size for your keychain or when opening your primary EDC folder to open a box might scare people around you. The backsprings are strong and so far I cannot make out any bladeplay. Photos show a Vic Classic and a Sanrenmu 710 for comparison. The WA611-A1 can be had for around 10 dollars including shipping and gets cheaper if you take some more for your friends or family. Good stuff.